Magnitude 4.3 earthquake in Philippine waters, 27 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — July 13, 2026

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck off the south coast of Mindanao, about 27 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 12:40 PM Philippine time on July 13, 2026, at a depth of 39 km.

• Magnitude: M4.3
• Time: July 13, 2026, 12:40 PM PHT
• Depth: 39 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 27 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.20°N, 125.28°E)

Nearby earthquakes

The strongest other Philippine earthquakes within 100 km and 3 days before or after this one (up to five), including possible foreshocks and aftershocks.

• M4.4 20 km NW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 5 km deep, 37 km away, July 13, 2026 8:55 PM PHT
• M4.4 15 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 4 km deep, 21 km away, July 14, 2026 1:44 AM PHT
• M4.6 Philippine waters, 40 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 20 km deep, 21 km away, July 14, 2026 9:38 AM PHT
• M4.7 2 km NNW of Sarangani Island, Davao Occidental, 15 km deep, 38 km away, July 14, 2026 9:15 PM PHT
• M6.3 Philippine waters, 51 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 37 km deep, 24 km away, July 14, 2026 11:49 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

Estimated intensity in the nearest towns, from the magnitude, depth and distance. These are estimates, not reports.

• Sarangani, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (25 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (66 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (76 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1146 km from the epicenter.